An experimental study of the myogenic components of knee joint contracture / 中国康复医学杂志
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
;
(12): 80-81, 2001.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-411377
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To differentitate the myogenic from arthrogenic component of knee contracture resulting from being immobilized in extension for 4 weeks.Method:
Ten rabbits were used as experimental animals. The right hindlimbs were immobilized with knee in extension for 4 weeks, while the left severed as controls. The range of motion ( ROM ) of both knees were measured before and after myotomy.Result:
In immobilized and control hindlimbs, the mean ROM of the knee were 79.5°and 138.5°, respectively. The gain of ROM after myotomy in immobilized and control hindlimbs were 8.7° ±0. 45°, 11.6° +0.58°, respectively. Only 14.75% of the limitation of motion in ROM were accounted for by the myotomy component.Conclusion:
After immobilizing for 4 weeks, the ROM of knee was significantly limited. However, the myogenic part was small and not different from normals.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Year:
2001
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Article
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